DUI in Los Angeles

About Los Angeles Drunk Driving Charges & Arrests

The city of Los Angeles alone has an estimated population of more than 3.4 million residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau "QuickFacts" on the area. LA and the surrounding areas are also popular tourist destinations. With so many residents and tourists on the road each day along with increased awareness of DUI (driving under the influence) and related offenses, drunk driving arrests happen virtually every day.

DUI is a criminal offense committed when a driver operates a motor vehicle on a public roadway while "under the influence" of alcohol or drugs. To be considered under the influence, the driver must fit into at least one of the following categories:

• Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater;
• Driving while one's normal abilities are impaired due to alcohol and/or drugs; or
• Driving with any amount of an illegal controlled substance in one's system.

To prove these factors, Los Angeles law enforcement and prosecuting attorneys will utilize field sobriety test and breath or blood test results. The driver's behavior and any statements he or she may have made, and witness accounts may be used against a driver as well.

Although the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) and other law enforcement agencies dedicate extensive resources to investigating and prosecuting DUI offenses in Los Angeles, a competent DUI attorney may be able to successfully challenge these charges.

Contact a Los Angeles DUI Lawyer Today

If you or someone you know has been arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) in the Los Angeles area, you may wonder what to expect and what you can do at this point. With his extensive legal experience and an unparalleled dedication to his clients, Barry Gerald Sands may be able to help you avoid the many negative consequences and criminal penalties of a DUI conviction on your record.

Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles? Contact us today for your free consultation.